Drinking water container containing gemstones and crystals

ABSTRACT

A bottle of drinking water includes a transparent body having a top with a neck portion to provide an outlet and a bottom upon which the body rests. A plurality of gemstones are arranged in the water within the body. The gemstones may move within the water as the body is moved during consumption of the water.

RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/194,825 filed Aug. 1, 2005, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/794,284 filed Mar. 8, 2004, now abandoned, and both of which are incorporated herein by reference.

FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

[Not Applicable]

MICROFICHE/COPYRIGHT REFERENCE

[Not Applicable]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

This invention relates in general to drinking water bottles and more particularly, to drinking water bottles containing gemstones or crystals.

2. Summary of the Prior Art

Stones in the form of precious and semi-precious gemstones, and crystals have long been said to provide unique benefits to human health and well being. Among many gemstones, agate, amethyst, aventurine, carnelian, citrine, jasper, and sodalite demonstrate special properties for health, well being and energy. The foregoing beneficial effects have been observed in the past when drinking water charged with such gemstones or crystals, is consumed.

One theory relating to the benefits of quartz and gemstones charged drinking water is based on areas of the body, which are known as charkas, based on age old Tibetan beliefs. Chakras are defined as main energy centers of the body which are visualized as like spirals of energy. Chakra is derived from the Sanskrit term for “wheel”. Chakras are thought to be energy centers in which a balance of these energies benefit healthy and/or provide a sense of well being. Each chakra is associated with a particular semi-precious stone. Drinking water charged with such semi-precious stones and crystals act to balance the energy associated with a chakra. Moreover, the presence of gemstones and crystals in drinking water have also been observed as being highly beneficial without considering the theory relating to chakras.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is therefore an objective of the invention to provide several embodiments of a water bottle having gemstones or crystals immersed in the water. Consumption of the water from the bottle of the invention provides health benefits and a feeling of well being among numerous other improved physical and mental attributes.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a first embodiment of the water bottle containing gemstones or crystals of the invention;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the second embodiment of the water bottle containing gemstones or crystals of the invention;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view of the third embodiment of the water bottle containing crystals of the invention;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view of the fourth embodiment of the water bottle containing gemstones or crystals of the invention; and

FIG. 5 is a front elevational view of the fifth embodiment of the water bottle containing gemstones or crystals of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREERRED EMBODIMENTS

Referring to FIG. 1, there is illustrated a first embodiment of the water bottle of the invention containing crystals or semi-precious gemstones, generally designated by reference numeral 2. Water bottle 2 includes a closed bottom 4 and a hollow bottle 6 having a square cross-section that tapers into a neck portion 8. A standard bottle cap 10 having a nozzle portion 12 is attached to the neck 8 in a conventional manner. Although the body 6 is described as having a square cross-section, it may have other cross sectional shapes (not shown), such as a circular and the like. The water bottle 2 is preferably transparent and molded or otherwise formed from a plastic or glass material.

The container is filled with drinking water, such as purified water, spring water, or other popular water forms, for consumption and contains a plurality of gemstones or crystals 14 loosely arranged at the bottom of bottle 6 in an upright position of the bottle to alter the properties of the water. The neck portion 8 includes a perforated filter 16 to permit the passage of water for consumption or pouring, but further acts as a retention element to prevent the passage of gemstones or crystals from the bottle. Although not intended to be so limited, gemstones to be placed in the bottle may be agate (blue lace), amethyst (purple), aventurine (green), carnelian (orange), citrine (yellow), jasper (red), or sodalite (navy). Other semi-precious or precious gemstones, or crystals may be used that demonstrate the desired properties when placed in water in accordance with the invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, there is illustrated the second embodiment of the invention, generally designated by reference numeral 2 a. in the embodiment of FIG. 2, the water bottle 6 a, neck 8 a and cap 10 a are identical to the corresponding elements described with reference to FIG. 1. In FIG. 2, the plurality of gemstones or crystals 14 a are retained in the water bottle 6 a on a suspended line 22 a, formed from nylon or the like. The gemstones or crystals 14 a have holes 24 a through which the line 22 a extend. The line 22 a includes an enlarged end 28 to retain the gemstones or crystals on the line. The gemstones or crystals 14 a may contact each other along the line 22 a or be separated from each other along the line 22 a by a suitable technique. The upper end of the line 22 a may be suspended at its upper end or on a horizontal rod 26 a and the like suitably affixed within the bottle 6 a. Other means of suspension of the line 22 a may be employed, if desired.

Referring to FIG. 3, there is illustrated a third embodiment of the invention, generally designated by reference numeral 2 b. The embodiment of FIG. 3 includes a bottle body 6 b, neck 8 b, and cap 10 b of similar design as the bottle construction described with reference to FIG. 1. The gemstones or crystals 14 b of a type as previously described are retained in bottle 6 b within a vertical clear hollow tube 30 b. The tube 30 b is cylindrical in shape and is formed from a clear plastic. The tube 30 b has a plurality of apertures 32 b to provide contact between the water and gemstones or crystals 14 b. The apertures 32 b are smaller than the smallest of the gemstones or crystals to prevent passage from the tube 30 b. The bottom 34 b of tube 30 b is closed to further retain the gemstones or crystals. A perforated filter 36 b is attached to the neck 8 b to prevent escape of the tube 30 b or gemstones or crystals from the bottle. The tube 30 b may be suspended in a suitable manner on the filter 16. The tube 30 b may be in the form of a modified drinking straw or be a molded or extruded plastic hollow member.

Referring to FIG. 4, there is illustrated a fourth embodiment of the invention, generally designated by reference numeral 2 c. The water bottle 2 c of the invention is similar to the embodiment of FIG. 3, except that tube 30 c is not retained within the bottle body 6 c, but is unretained. The ends of tube 30 c are closed by end walls 40 c, 42 c. The perforations 32 are smaller than the gemstones or crystals 14 c to prevent egress from the tube 30 c.

Referring now to FIG. 5, there is illustrated a fifth embodiment of the invention, generally designated by reference numeral 2 d. In FIG. 5, the bottle body 6 d, neck 8 d, and cap 10 d are similar to what was described with reference to preceding embodiments. A plastic basket 50 d is suspended at the top of the interior of body 6 d by a suitable technique. The plastic basket 50 d retains the gemstones and crystals within the bottle 6 d. The basket 50 d may have a square, or other circular cross-sectional shape as is desired. A filter 16 d is provided at the neck portion 8 d to ensure the prevention passage of gemstones or crystals in the event they accidentally escaped from basket 50 d. The top and bottom walls of basket 50 d, 52 d, 54 d have perforations 56 to allow the water to pass through the basket 50 d in contact with the gemstones or crystals contained therein.

Referring again to FIG. 2, as the water bottle 6 a is moved, for example, to allow the user to consume water within the hollow bottle 6 a, the linear array of gemstones moves through the water caused by gravity as the bottle is tipped and/or caused by any force applied to the bottle by the user. The array of gemstones swings from the secured upper end of the line 22 a. The upper end of line 22 a is secured to the horizontal rod 26 a. Horizontal rod 26 a is horizontal when the water bottle 6 a rests on its base in the position shown in FIG. 2. The bottom of the line includes an enlarged end which moves freely in the water as the bottle moves. The line 22 a is a chord or string or line, and may be formed from other materials besides nylon, including for example thread, plastic, wire, etc.

As the user consumes water or a transparent beverage or tonic from bottle 6 a, the viewer sees the gemstones. That is, light reflects from the gemstones, through the water, through the transparent bottle 6 a and then to the user's eye or eyes. This adds pleasure, among other things, to make the drink enjoyable or favorable to the user. Adults, as well as children, will find enjoyment from drinking using the embodiment of FIG. 2.

Likewise, the embodiment of FIG. 4, provides for tube 30 c to move about within the bottle as the user consumes the drink. Tube 30 c is transparent and allows light to pass through the tube 30 c, allowing the user to view the gemstones during drinking, as well as during tipping of the bottle toward and away from the user's lips. 

1. A bottle of drinking water, of a size for allowing consumption directly from the bottle, comprising: a transparent body forming a hollow bottle having a predetermined size, said body having a top, and a bottom upon which said body rests; drinking water contained within said body; a hollow neck portion integrally formed at the top of said body and creating an outlet to permit passage of said water for consumption; a plurality of gemstones disposed in a linear array and being suspended within said water, each of said gemstones having an opening passing through each said gemstones; a line of material passing through said openings of each of said gemstones and retaining said gemstones in said linear array; said line being suspended within said body and depending from a location within said body toward said bottom by gravity when said bottle is resting on said bottom, one end of said line being fixed relative to said body and the other end of said line being freely moveable within said water, said gemstones being spaced from said body and movable within said water as said body is moved during said consumption of said water. 